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denver botanic gardens volunteer Volunteers are essential to our mission of connecting people with plants. Each year more than 1,100 volunteers donate their time to help in virtually every area of the Gardens, and our gardens at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield and Mount Goliath.

Volunteers provide diverse expertise and experience to our programs, gardens, research efforts, customer experiences and special events. In turn, volunteers work alongside expert staff and have many opportunities for learning and gaining experience.

Volunteering opportunities:

How To Become a Denver Botanic Gardens Volunteer:

You must be at least 16 years old.
Fill out a volunteer form here.
Once your application is received, you will be contacted to schedule an initial interview with a placement coordinator.

If you are a current Denver Botanic Gardens volunteer and would like to view your volunteer profile, please click here.

December Volunteers of the Month
Japanese Garden Volunteers
Hours Contributed
1,986 hours in 2011
Why the Gardens staff appreciates the Japanese Garden Volunteers
Japanese Garden volunteer groups work in Shofu-En every Tuesday and Thursday, assistin Wow--that is a LOT of hours! g with garden maintenance duties from raking and weeding to pruning shrubs and trees. More experienced volunteers are great leaders and teachers, making sure newer volunteers are learning and having a meaningful time. Japanese Garden volunteers are excellent ambassadors to our visitors, welcoming people with their beautiful work and happy atmosphere (we laugh a lot!). As the result of their hard work and commitment, the garden becomes more and more popular every year!
–Ebi Kondo, Curator of the Japanese Garden

"Volunteer of the Month" recognizes outstanding volunteers or groups of volunteers who exemplify dedication and leadership. Nominated by staff members in gratitude for their service, the Gardens acknowledges these volunteers as ambassadors of our mission and a vital part of our institution.

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